By TECH CORRESPONDENT
newsdesk@reporter.co.ke
From the Tesla Model 3 to a possible Apple car, electric cars are all the rage these days.
But cars aren’t the only electric vehicles people around the world are embracing: Increased fuel prices and growing urbanization have spurred the demand for electric bikes, or e-bikes.
Global e-bike sales are expected to grow from 32 million in 2014 to at least 40 million in 2023, according to Navigant Research.
To meet the growing demand, startups — as well as traditional automakers — are rolling out electric bikes as an alternative form of transport. Electric bikes are just like normal bicycles, but they are equipped with an electric motor so you don’t always have to pedal.
Many of these new e-bikes also include new innovative features, like the ability to connect to your smartphone via an app.
Here’s a look at 10 of the most impressive e-bikes that have been revealed recently.
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